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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.98, 1,239.93 and 677.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.98, 1,239.93 and 677.94 is: 935.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.98 : 1,239.93 = 677.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.98/1,239.93 = 677.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.98x = 1,239.93 × 677.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.98x = 840,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,598.14/898.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.06

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